EMA, Inc. - Energy/Operations Optimization

Engineering Services

Instrumentation & Control Systems

- Planning & Design

- Implementation

Advanced SCADA

Have you asked yourself, “Can our utility reduce operating costs and improve service to our customers? Are we in an operational rut – always reacting rather than operating proactively? Can we benefit from a program that will help us better manage energy costs, water supply and water quality, maintenance, capital planning, and loss of key staff? How can we address all of these important challenges my utility faces?”

Your answers may lie in a concept called Operations Optimization. Operations Optimization combines new operational practices with technology to substantially improve water systems operations.

Take this short quiz to see if your utiliy should consider an Operations Optimization Program.

Can My Organization Benefit From an Operations Optimization Program?

Our annual energy expenditures (electric and/or gas) exceed $1M and are rising.

Yes
No

We have multiple or limited water sources and
need to better manage how we schedule and operate them.

Yes
No

We face significant operational issues related to water quality.

Yes
No

We have large capital improvements planned over the next one to five years.

Yes
No

We need to better coordinate maintenance/construction that affects system operations.

Yes
No

Most of our employees who really understand how the entire water system works will retire within the next five years.

Yes
No

If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these statements, you should participate in an Operations Optimization Assessment. The Assessment will help determine if implementing an Operations Optimization Program will result in improved and sustained systems operations performance at your utility.

EMA is a specialty firm that focuses on the technology and business challenges faced by utilities, municipal, and manufacturing organizations. For over 30 years, we’ve helped our clients develop and implement sound, cost-effective business strategies. We have implemented Operations Optimization programs at utilities across North America. These programs have resulted in substantial operational costs (exceeding $1M annually) and improved system performance.